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To know the love of a dog is to experience true unconditional love. We adore how our clients include their dogs in their weddings—as flower girls, ring bearers, in signature drinks, on invitations, and even as cake toppers!
My days would be dull and boring without my own pack: Kahlúa, Bailey, Brandy, Jalapeño, and Pinky.
Happy National Dog Day!
We are all setup at the Fox Chase Greater Virginia Bridal Show in Manassas, Virginia and ready to meet hundreds of brides.
Come meet us and some of our business partners and get the opportunity to win AMAZING prizes including a honeymoon giveaway!
We are all setup at the Fredericksburg Greater Virginia Bridal Show and ready to meet hundreds of brides.
Come meet us and some of our business partners and get the opportunity to win AMAZING prizes including a honeymoon giveaway!
We will be at the Fox Chase Greater Virginia Bridal Show in Manassas, Virginia next week.
We are all setup at the Shenandoah Valley Greater Virginia Bridal Show and ready to meet hundreds of brides.
Come meet us and some of our business partners and get the opportunity to win AMAZING prizes including a honeymoon giveaway!
I am a Honduran citizen by birth; and a U.S. citizen by choice.
I live in the home of the FREE because of the BRAVE!
Have a Blessed 4th of July! Thank you to the brave men and women who place their lives on the line daily for my freedoms!
GOD BLESS THE USA 🇺🇸!
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers; especially to the uncles, Godfathers, big brothers, mentors, advocates, guides and who play a father figure role to others.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, Godmothers, stepmothers, fosters, mentors, advocates, and furry mothers!
Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed! May The Lord Almighty continue to bless you in abundance.
📸: .w.collier
Wedding invites set the tone for what is to come. They can easily be customized to match your event’s colors, style, logistics, dress code, theme, and more.
Aguas Frescas (fresh natural juices) offer a great alternative for nonalcoholic beverages for your wedding. They are flavorful, refreshing, and hydrating! 🍹
Adding garnishments to them transforms them into a colorful edible art display!
Wedding invites set the tone for what is to come. They can easily be customized to match your event’s colors, style, logistics, dress code, theme, and more.
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Chinese brides change dresses several times throughout their wedding day. As a planner, you need to plan ahead and line up entertainment and other activities for the wedding guests; in order to allow enough time for the bride to change outfits, hair and makeup without the guests getting restless or bored. It definitely takes a team of professionals to undress and dress up a bride while other professionals do her hair and makeup without getting any stains on the dresses.
In China, brides can wear as many as five dresses. Some brides have been known to wear as many as 30 ensembles.
Many modern brides change into three different outfits throughout the night: 1) a traditional white dress, 2) a traditional Chinese bridal dress for the tea ceremony (qipao), and 3) a cocktail dress for the reception and to send off the guests.
River wore 6 dresses during her wedding weekend celebrations. Here we feature some of them. Which one do you like the best?
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When it comes to wedding dessert tables, the sky is the limit! And since you never know which dessert is going to really hit the sweet spot, why not include them all?
Some of the current popular desserts, sweets, and treats are cake shooters, chocolate covered Oreos, cakesicles, chocolate covered pretzels, and donuts. What are you thinking of serving at your upcoming wedding?!
Congratulations Jordan and André on your engagement!
André, thank you so much for trusting me to bring your vision to life! It was an honor to be a part of this memorable occasion. May The Lord Almighty bless you and Jordan with health, happiness and prosperity always!
You will be able to read all about the details of this beautiful proposal in an upcoming blog from Virginia Bride Magazine.
Planning:
Cake:
Charcuterie:
Coordination:
Florals:
Rentals:
Signage:
Sweets and Treats:
Venue:
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I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of our clients’ celebrations. It is an indescribable feeling when you plan a celebration for a loved one.
Today I got the privilege of bringing my baby boy’s vision to life! My nephew and Godson André proposed to the love of his life, the beautiful Jordan.
To make it extra special, today is my mother’s birthday (heaven is celebrating)!
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to my team and business partners for going above and beyond!
An EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU to my beloved Tasha for taking over the ex*****on of the setup so I could relax and enjoy every moment of it.
You will be able to read all about the details of this beautiful proposal in an upcoming blog from Virginia Bride Magazine.
Planning: Exceptional Events by Elisa (ME!!!)
Cake: Cakes By Happy Eatery (Victoria)
Charcuterie: Oh Graze Away (Rathna)
Coordination: For You Events & Designs (Tasha)
Florals: Solevents Floral (Soledad)
Rentals: Sammy's Rental Inc. (Sammy)
Signage: Via Paper Boutique (Toya)
Sweets and Treats: Lucy Q’s (Amber)
Venue: Paradise Springs Winery, Virginia (Kayla and Ben)
GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
📸: Family (Sanaz and her team were covering a a wedding far away)
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Work with your photographer beforehand, to select wedding portrait locations with breathtaking natural views, and/or buildings with striking architectural features.
Scenic views and panoramic views provide breathtaking natural backdrops for your couple portraits. They will give your wedding portraits an ethereal, verdant, and pristine beauty.
Wedding invites set the tone for what is to come. They can easily be customized to match your event’s colors, style, logistics, dress code, theme, and more.
A simple touch of flowers can easily brighten and uplift any table setting. In love with this simple and beautiful setup. It screams - SPRING IS HERE! This setup is perfect for a bridal shower or garden wedding.
Surround yourself with people who are positive, love you and genuinely care about you and your wellbeing. Surround yourself with fun 🤩 people, who will always have your back, and will always be in your corner.
Chris and Steve are blessed to have such a fun, loving, caring, and supportive network of family and friends! It was a bonus that they were all AMAZING dancers!
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Your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye!
Be sure to communicate with your photographer all the shots and details you would like captured. From getting ready looks, to flatlay details, to first look, to bridal portraits, to family portraits, to ceremony details, to reception details, to first dances, to speeches, to dancing, to cake cutting, to grand exits, and to everything else in between.
When selecting the venue for your upcoming wedding; check to see if the venue has a view.
Scenic views and panoramic views provide breathtaking natural backdrops for your couple portraits. They will give your wedding portraits an ethereal, verdant, and pristine beauty.
Wedding invites set the tone for what is to come. They can easily be customized to match your event’s colors, style, logistics, dress code, theme, and more.
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The Sofreh Aghd is a traditional Persian wedding ceremony that is still observed by couples to this day,regardless of how modern they are.
In Farsi the word “sofreh” means ‘spread’ and “aghd” means ‘ceremony’. The level of details in a Sofreh Aghd is loved by guests who are lucky enough to get invited to a Persian wedding.
Below is a list of the items that were included in Nasim and Mehran’s Sofreh Aghd.
Mirror
Holy book(s)
Candelabra
Espand (wild rue seeds, burned to ward off bad energy)
Honey and yogurt
The termeh (silk cloth)
Sugar loafs
Flatbread
Flowers
The couple’s chair
Eggs
Bread and herbs
Coins of gold
7 colored threads
Sweets
Rosewater
Rock candy
Noghl (a traditional Persian sweet)
Seven spices (Khashkhash (poppy seeds), Berenj (wild rice), salt, Raziyane (Nigella seeds aka coriander or fennel), Cha’i (black tea leaves), Sabzi Khoshk (Angelica) and Kondor (Frankincense))
Almonds and walnuts
Fruit
The tablecloth
Ceremonial cloth
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Trust the wait.
Embrace the uncertainty.
Enjoy the beauty of becoming.
When nothing is certain, anything is possible.
TRUST GOD!
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As your wedding designer, our role is to translate and enhance your wedding vision and make it a reality.
At , we design your event before the big day. We design everything from floor plans and tablescapes to linen selection, color palettes, floral designs and more.
We help make the design decisions that will give your event a cohesive and stylish look.
We make your unique event vision a reality, weaving personality and sophistication into your event design.
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We received our copy of the Spring/Summer 2024 print edition of last week. We are humbled, grateful and honored to have our work featured in over 15 pages of the magazine.
Here is a brief “sneak peak” of some of our featured work in the magazine. It’s available for purchase at Barnes and Noble. Hurry and get your copy!
A heartfelt thank you to all our partners for their hard work, support, commitment, and trust in my work!
Congratulations to our beloved and talented Sanaz Fahimi from Butterfly Photography for landing the cover!
GOOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!
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Little Otter Flower Farm Lindsey Everage Photography Maggie Takes Pix Bakery
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Adam Bacon (attorney at law) and I will be collaborating on a couple of upcoming blog pieces for Virginia Bride Magazine.
Adam is one of our 2025 grooms; as well as one of our business attorneys.
Our first blog piece collaboration will be released on May 3, 2024; and will focus on “prenuptial agreements”.
Please send us your questions via email to [email protected]
by April 22. 2024.
Please note that not all questions received will be included in our blog piece.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM OUR READERS!
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ADAM BACON
Adam Bacon focuses his practice on wealth preservation, wills, trusts and estates, including estate administration. He is also involved as a transactional attorney assisting clients with a wide range of business, real estate, and commercial contracts. In addition, his practice includes business litigation, business formation and best entity structure for various client industries.
Congratulations to Madeline and Adam on their engagement and upcoming wedding!
Madeline is a social worker and Adam is an attorney. Adam’s dad (Jim Bacon) is our business attorney. Adam will take over our account when his dad retires. (We are already starting the transition.)
The couple has spent the last month searching for the perfect venue. We have been working with Madeline and Adam behind the scenes. They have toured and considered and many others. They will finalize their decision this week!
We can wait to start the planning process full speed next month! We are EXCITED to be working with this sweet, kind, fun and hands on couple!
#2025
“You don’t need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfection.”
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BE YOU!
Happy National Pet’s Day to all who have the privilege of sharing their adventures and life with a pet.
(Borrowed text from unknown author) In Hawaiian, you don’t call yourself your pet’s owner. You are their KAHU. KAHU has many meanings. Among them: GUARDIAN, PROTECTOR, STEWARD, BELOVED ATTENDANT. Basically someone entrusted with the safekeeping of something precious, something cherished. What a KAHU protects is not their property. What they protect is a part of their soul.
Dogs are the true definition of loyalty and unconditional love! They are angels without wings. We honestly don’t deserve them!
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, Godmothers, stepmothers, fosters, mentors, advocates, and furry mothers! Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed! May The Lord Almighty continue to bless you in abundance. 📸: @sanazbutterflyphoto @bakerture @luxphotography_va @j.w.collier @charlieshinphoto . . . . . . . #happymothersday #motherofthebride #motherofthegroom #weddingplanning #weddingplanner #vaweddingplanner #dmvweddingplanner #weddings #mother #motherlove
Congratulations Jordan and André on your engagement! André, thank you so much for trusting me to bring your vision to life! It was an honor to be a part of this memorable occasion. May The Lord Almighty bless you and Jordan with health, happiness and prosperity always! You will be able to read all about the details of this beautiful proposal in an upcoming blog from Virginia Bride Magazine. Planning: @exceptionaleventsbyelisayushan Cake: @cakesbyhappyeaterybakery Charcuterie: @ohgrazeaway Coordination: @allforyoueventsanddesigns Florals: @soleventsfloral Rentals: @sammysrental Signage: @viapaperboutique Sweets and Treats: @lucyqscakery Venue: @paradisespringswinery . . . . . . . #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventdesign #eventdesigner #weddingproposal #proposal #proposalinspiration #hepoppedthequestion #shesaidyes #engaged💍 #upcomingwedding #proposaldecor #proposalflowers #proposalvideo #proposalideas #proposalsign
Your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye! Be sure to communicate with your photographer all the shots and details you would like captured. From getting ready looks, to flatlay details, to first look, to bridal portraits, to family portraits, to ceremony details, to reception details, to first dances, to speeches, to dancing, to cake cutting, to grand exits, and to everything else in between. @sanazbutterflyphoto @luxury_brides_ @glamfacebykhatera @allforyoueventsanddesigns @krystalreeseevents @soleventsfloral @stanlion_clothing @zoyasatelier @viapaperboutique @hazymtn @hazymtn_weddings @sammysrental . . . . . . . #wedding #weddings #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #weddingdesign #weddingdesigner #weddingportrait #bridal #winerywedding #winery #weddingvenue #naturalview #scenicview #weddingview #view #weddingdetails #weddingflowers #beyou
The Sofreh Aghd is a traditional Persian wedding ceremony that is still observed by couples to this day,regardless of how modern they are. In Farsi the word “sofreh” means ‘spread’ and “aghd” means ‘ceremony’. The level of details in a Sofreh Aghd is loved by guests who are lucky enough to get invited to a Persian wedding. Below is a list of the items that were included in Nasim and Mehran’s Sofreh Aghd. Mirror Holy book(s) Candelabra Espand (wild rue seeds, burned to ward off bad energy) Honey and yogurt The termeh (silk cloth) Sugar loafs Flatbread Flowers The couple’s chair Eggs Bread and herbs Coins of gold 7 colored threads Sweets Rosewater Rock candy Noghl (a traditional Persian sweet) Seven spices (Khashkhash (poppy seeds), Berenj (wild rice), salt, Raziyane (Nigella seeds aka coriander or fennel), Cha’i (black tea leaves), Sabzi Khoshk (Angelica) and Kondor (Frankincense)) Almonds and walnuts Fruit The tablecloth Ceremonial cloth @sanazbutterflyphoto @soleventsfloral @sofreh_by_farah @allforyoueventsanddesigns . . . . . . . #wedding #weddings #culturalwedding #persianwedding #persianweddings #wedingplanner #weddingplanners #persianweddingplanner #eventdesigner eventdesign #sofreh #sofrehaghd #sofreh_aghd
Happy National Pet’s Day to all who have the privilege of sharing their adventures and life with a pet. (Borrowed text from unknown author) In Hawaiian, you don’t call yourself your pet’s owner. You are their KAHU. KAHU has many meanings. Among them: GUARDIAN, PROTECTOR, STEWARD, BELOVED ATTENDANT. Basically someone entrusted with the safekeeping of something precious, something cherished. What a KAHU protects is not their property. What they protect is a part of their soul. Dogs are the true definition of loyalty and unconditional love! They are angels without wings. We honestly don’t deserve them! . . . . . . . . . . #nationalpetday #petday #dogs #dogsarefamily #labradormom #labradorbreeder #dogsaregodsgift
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“Luxury is in each detail.” ~ Hubert de Givenchy We pay close attention to details. What unique details will your upcoming wedding have? @exceptionaleventsbyelisayushan @sanazbutterflyphoto @zoyasatelier @makeupbymasuma @sammysrental @bbjlatavola @zestygourmet @themanor1830 . . . . . . . . . . #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #magazine #editorial #publishedwork #wedding #weddingportrait #weddingdress #bridallook #weddinginspiration #weddingflowers #weddingflorals #weddingdesign #weddingdesigner #weddingdecor #weddingtables #weddingtablesetting #weddingtablescape #weddingdress #weddingdressinspo #suzanneneville
Thank you to April and Taquan for trusting me and my vision for their wedding! Thank you to all the talented Wedding Pros who shared their unique gifts and talents to bring my visions to life! April and Taquan’s reaction to the transformed space will be one I will always cherish in my heart. Beyond grateful for this wonderful opportunity. God is good all the time! Read all about their Dream Wedding on my blog! https://www.vabridemagazine.com/april-taquans-luxe-dream-wedding/ Planning & Designing: @exceptionaleventsbyelisayushan Photography: @sanazbutterflyphoto Venue: @morais_weddings @moraisvineyards Media Coverage: @virginiabridemagazine @fox5dc @fox5territ @lanueva87 Aguas Frescas: @lamichoacana_frozenmixmanassas Bridal Dress: @thatsmydresstmd Bridal Makeup: @luxury_brides_ Bridal Bouquet: @idoweddingswithlove Bridesmaids’ Hair & Makeup: @ashleynartistry Cake: @le.cake.boutique Canopy & Draping: @angieseventdecor Caterer: @zestygourmet Ceremony Florals: @idoweddingswithlove Charcuterie - Groom’s Lounge: @ohgrazeaway @lucyqscakery @littlemezza @bilstadsbeignets Chocolate Covered Apples: @kksdesigns_ Cocktail Hour Florals: @truelovedesigns21 Cookies: @seriouslysweetondavisst Designing and Coordination: @allforyoueventsanddesigns and @krystalreeseevents Dessert Buffet: @cakesbyhappyeaterybakery DJ / MC: @herculesent.torrchez Grazing Table - Bridal Suite: @ohgrazeaway @lucyqscakery @littlemezza @bilstadsbeignets Groom’s Tuxedo: @lawrenceclothier Groomsmen Tuxedo: @_old_town_tuxedos Honeymoon: @cottonhallevents Honeymoon Outfits: @marian.style Lighting: @herculesent.torrchez Photo Booth: @herculesent.torrchez Rentals: @sammysrental @selecteventgroup @exceptionaleventsbyelisayushan Reception Florals: @soleventsfloral Staff: @perfectchoiceus3 Staircase Florals: @soleventsfloral Stationery & Signage: @viapaperboutique String Trio: @bialeksmusic Videography: @glassjarfilms After the Wedding: @lefaycottage @sonestaess
Sneak peak of the brunch grazing table April and her bridal party enjoyed in the bridal suite @morais_weddings . April and her ladies enjoyed savory brunch options throughout the morning as they got ready to walk down the aisle. Thank you to my dear and talented friends Soledad from @soleventsfloral and Rathna Kong from @ohgrazeaway for bringing my design to life. The one of a kind furniture in the bridal suite has h hand carved gold peacocks. Only a table like this could do justice to the décor in the room. Isn’t this table exquisite? #wedding #luxurywedding #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #vaweddingplanner #weddingdesign #weddingflowers #weddingflorals #weddingphotography #weddingvenue #grazingtable #charcuterietable #bridalsuite #edibleart #foodie
Farah from @sofreh_by_farah and Soledad from @soleventsfloral did an amazing job with Nasim and Mehran’s sofreh. The ceremony starts at 5:30 PM in DC today! #sofrehaghd #persian #persianceremony #wedding #weddingplanner #weddingplanning
Farah from @sofreh_by_farah and Soledad from @soleventsfloral did an amazing job with Nasim and Mehran’s sofreh. The ceremony starts at 5:30 PM in DC today! #sofrehaghd #persian #persianceremony #wedding #weddingplanner #weddingplanning
Isn’t this floral frame absolutely gorgeous? It was one of the highlights of the evening! This 10 foot floral frame was the perfect backdrop for Francesca’s Sweet 16 celebration at the Marriott Fairview Park yesterday. It was used as the photo booth backdrop. Our designs are unique, one of a kind and “fuera de serie” (outside the box). We still have a few weekends available in 2022. Contact us today to start your planning/designing process. #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventdesign #eventdesigner #eventdesigning #eventflorals #floralbackdrop #photoboothbackdrop #backdrop #sweet16 #quinceañera #ilovemyjob
HAPPY NATIONAL SONS DAY! These Jodiditos de Mierda (F*cking Little Sh*ts) drove me CRAZY during their teenage years - except for Bailey. Bailey was perfect!(They still do sometimes!) I came so close to chopping them into a million pieces LOL! They were more than a handful. The truth is, life would have been totally dull and boring without them. May The Lord Almighty protect my sons from all evils and adversities in life. May He blessed them with wisdom, discernment, health, happiness, and prosperity. May He bless them with strong, caring, God loving, hardworking women. May He unmask all snakes on their paths and provide them with the tools and discernment to overcome all obstacles in their path. May they never know/experience hunger, illness, unemployment, defeat. p.s. sons are listed in age order. #sonsarethebest #sonsday #othermother #nationalsonsday #legalguardian #fostermom #godmother #aunt #furrymom #sons #boymom
On September 28, 2020, Elisa published a blog post on Virginia Bride Magazine focusing on wedding tastings. The Article, titled “Everything You Need To Know For Your Wedding Tasting; Getting An Inside View Of The Experience” got +1K clicks in 2 days! We had couples, caterers and venues astonished with the experience… and wanting to know more about this one of a kind experience. There are only 2 places in Northern Virginia who debute their ENTIRE MENU for a menu tasting. One of them is our home venue - 2941 Restaurant! The other one is Zesty Gourmet. We will be live streaming their menu tasting later this summer! 2941 Restaurant is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the metropolitan area. The restaurant is nestled in the heart of Falls Church, VA surrounded by lush landscaping, koi ponds, waterfalls, world-class artwork, and a lakeside view. JOIN US as we follow one of our summer 2021 couples and live stream the entire experience through Virginia Bride Magazine. The experience will be narrated by Angeline Frame, owner, publisher, and editor of Virginia Bride Magazine! For 3 hours, couples can taste cocktails, wine pairings and the entire private dining menu! Couples get a custom brochure for them to take notes of every appetizer, salad, soup, entree and side. A tasting of this magnitude would range in $600 minimum per person. Couples are spoiled during the tasting with edible art and excellent customer service. You will not want to miss this one in a lifetime opportunity! Tune in on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM to experience high end cuisine!
